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Weight-bearing Exercise

If your doctor or trainer recommends weight-bearing exercise and you're not quite sure what it is, read on.

What Is Weight-bearing Exercise?

In weight-bearing exercises, your bones and muscles work against gravity and your feet and legs bear the weight. Your bones adapt to the weight and pull of the muscle during weight-bearing exercise by building more bone cells and becoming stronger. This makes your bones stronger and may help prevent
osteoporosis.

How Weight-bearing Exercise Works

Weight-bearing exercises include strength-training (resistance) exercises and some aerobic exercises.

Exercises that are both weight-bearing and aerobic include:

Jogging

Walking

Stair climbing

Dancing

Soccer

Basketball

Strength training exercises include:

Calisthenics, such as push-ups or chin-ups

Weight-lifting, using:

Free weights

Weight machines

Elastic tubing

Getting Started

Before starting an exercise program,
check with your doctor about any possible medical problems
you may have that would limit your exercise program. If you're new to exercise, consider making an appointment with a certified athletic trainer to help you develop a safe, effective, and enjoyable exercise program. You can find a trainer at a local gym or through a referral from your healthcare provider or a friend.

This content is reviewed regularly and is updated when new and relevant evidence is made available. This information is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with questions regarding a medical condition.